Bendix Wingman Advanced – A Collision Mitigation ...

1 BW2852 2011 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group. 3/11 All Rights Reserved. Bendix Wingman Advanced Questions and Answers. NOTE: Information presented here is subject to change without notice. Bendix Wingman Advanced A Collision Mitigation Technology Questions & Answers Please note: This document is designed to assist you in understanding select aspects of the Bendix Wingman Advanced system, not to serve as a performance guarantee. No system will prevent 100% of the incidents you may experience. Not all aspects of the system are referenced in this document. This information is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Bendix Service Data Sheet SD-13-3334 or the Bendix Wingman Advanced Operator s Manual for additional information about the system.

2 No commercial vehicle safety technology replaces the most important safety components of all a skilled, alert professional driver exercising safe driving habits, as well as continuous, comprehensive driver training. 1. What is the Bendix Wingman Advanced system and how does it operate? Bendix Wingman Advanced delivers both adaptive cruise control with braking features along with Collision Mitigation technology. The adaptive cruise control with braking feature of Bendix Wingman Advanced can help drivers maintain a set following distance behind a vehicle when vehicle cruise control is on and set. The system delivers active interventions including braking, if necessary to help the driver keep their distance. The Collision Mitigation technology adds additional braking power that may help drivers mitigate a potential rear-end Collision by warning the driver first, then applying brakes if necessary when a forward Collision is likely to happen.

3 The Collision Mitigation feature of Bendix Wingman Advanced is always available whether or not vehicle cruise control is on and set. Along with these active interventions, Bendix Wingman Advanced delivers driver alerts that let the driver know when they may be getting too close to the vehicle in front of them. Plus, the system can provide stationary object alerts, which let the driver know of potential metallic objects such as stalled cars in their lane of travel. Both alerts are always available, whether cruise control is engaged or not. Finally, the system is built upon the Bendix ESP full stability system to help the driver address potential rollover and loss-of-control situations in a variety of weather and road situations. While Bendix Wingman Advanced is designed to help drivers in these situations, it does not replace the need for alert, responsible drivers practicing safe driving habits, along with supportive driver training.

4 2. What are the differences between Bendix Wingman Advanced and Bendix Wingman ACB Active Cruise with Braking? The key difference between the Bendix Wingman Advanced system and Bendix Wingman ACB - Active Cruise with Braking is the Collision Mitigation technology. As compared to Bendix Wingman ACB - Active Cruise with Braking, the Bendix Wingman Advanced system offers Collision Mitigation technology that adds additional braking power that may help drivers mitigate a potential rear-end Collision by warning the driver first, then applying brakes if necessary when a forward Collision is likely to happen. BW2852 2011 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group. 3/11 All Rights Reserved. Bendix Wingman Advanced Questions and Answers.

5 NOTE: Information presented here is subject to change without notice. 2 Both systems are built on Bendix ESP full stability technology which helps drivers mitigate rollover and loss-of-control situations. Both systems Bendix Wingman ACB and Bendix Wingman Advanced will apply the brakes to help drivers maintain a set following distance behind a forward vehicle when cruise control is on and speed is set. They deliver alerts, such as following distance, impact, and stationary object notifications. The table below outlines the key feature differences between the various Bendix systems: System Comparison Feature Bendix Wingman Advanced Bendix Wingman ACB Bendix VORAD SmartCruise Alerts (are always available whether cruise control is engaged or not) Following Distance Alerts Audible and visual alerts which lets driver know when getting too close to forward vehicle Impact Alert Audible and visual alert warning the driver that a Collision with the forward vehicle is likely and that they should address the situation immediately Stationary Object Alerts Audible and visual alert that provides driver up to second alert when a metallic object(s) may be blocking lane of travel Adaptive Cruise Control with braking (functions when cruise control is on and speed is set)

6 Reduces throttle to help the driver maintain a set following distance behind a forward vehicle Engages engine retarder to help the driver maintain a set following distance behind a forward vehicle Applies foundation brakes to help the driver maintain a set following distance behind a forward vehicle Electronic Stability system Bendix ESP full stability system to help drivers mitigate rollovers and loss-of-control situations on wet and dry roadways Collision Mitigation (functions whether or not cruise control is on and speed is set) Provides audible and visual alerts to the driver and applies the brakes when the system determines a Collision with forward vehicle is imminent denotes system feature 3.

7 How does Bendix Wingman Advanced compare to competitive systems? There are three distinct advantages Bendix Wingman Advanced has over the competition: Bendix Wingman Advanced will provide a stationary object alert .. the competitive system does not. Stationary object alert provides the driver up to a three (3) second alert to let them know about metallic objects which may be blocking their lane of travel. Bendix Wingman Advanced uses up to about 2/3 (67%) of the braking power of the vehicle .. the competition uses up to about half (50%) of the available brake power. BW2852 2011 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group. 3/11 All Rights Reserved. Bendix Wingman Advanced Questions and Answers. NOTE: Information presented here is subject to change without notice.

8 3 Bendix Wingman Advanced is only offered with the Bendix ESP stability system as a foundation .. the competitive system is offered only with a roll only system. Using full stability (ESP) means additional support to help drivers mitigate rollover and loss-of-control situations on dry, wet, snow, and ice-covered roadways, along with better braking distribution for the adaptive cruise control with braking and Collision Mitigation braking capabilities of Bendix Wingman Advanced . 4. How do I know if my vehicle is equipped with Bendix Wingman Advanced a Collision Mitigation technology or Bendix Wingman ACB Active Cruise with Braking (adaptive cruise control with braking only)? There are several ways a driver can tell if their vehicle is equipped with Bendix Wingman Advanced or Bendix Wingman ACB: First, check with your supervisor, terminal manager or fleet safety director to see which Bendix Wingman system is installed on your specific vehicle identified by the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number); or Second, use the Power-On Self Test (POST) described in Bendix Service Data Sheet SD 13-3333 ( Bendix Wingman ACB) or Service Data Sheet SD 13-3334 ( Bendix Wingman Advanced ) to tell which system is installed.

9 There is a different set of audible sounds (beeps) provided at key on for Bendix Wingman Advanced than for Bendix Wingman ACB. 5. How much of the vehicle braking force does the Bendix Wingman Advanced system use compared to Bendix Wingman ACB Active Cruise with Braking? The Bendix Wingman ACB Active Cruise with Braking system can use up to 1/3 of the braking force of the vehicle. Bendix Wingman Advanced can use up to 2/3 of the braking force of the vehicle. 6. How can I tell the difference between the three (3) unique alerts given by Bendix Wingman Advanced ? Carefully review the vehicle s Operator s Manual for details on the various alerts provided by the Bendix Wingman Advanced system. 7. What is the set following distance in the adaptive cruise control with braking feature of Bendix Wingman Advanced ?

10 The default set following distance from a forward vehicle travelling in the driver s lane is typically seconds or seconds depending on the OEM. However, a fleet has the option to change the following distance through the use of the Bendix ACom diagnostic software (version or higher.) Check with your fleet manager for additional details regarding the following distance set on your fleet s vehicles. For vehicles equipped with a distance-to-time gap control: Drivers may change the following distance setting through the use of a distance-to-time gap control. Note that this option may or may not be standard on your vehicle. Check with the vehicle manufacturer to see if this is available on your specific vehicle. 8. What is the Bendix ESP (Electronic Stability Program) stability system and why is it part of the Bendix Wingman Advanced system?